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Paired Measure: Hepatitis C: Hepatitis B Vaccination (paired with 0399)

CBE ID
0400
1.4 Project
Infectious Disease Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Spring 2013
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of hepatitis C who have received at least one injection of hepatitis B vaccine, or who have documented immunity to hepatitis B

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Patients who have received at least one injection of Hepatitis B vaccine, or who have documented immunity to Hepatitis B

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of hepatitis C

    • Exclusions

      Documentation of medical reason(s) for not receiving at least one injection of hepatitis B vaccine

      Documentation of patient reason(s) for not receiving at least one injection of hepatitis B vaccine

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Infectious Disease Endorsement Maintenance Project
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
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      Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]
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